Overview
Montgomery Township Oxbridge CS_STP is a secondary treatment plant in Montgomery Township, New Jersey, serving 1,297 people with a discharge volume of 151.42 units.
Montgomery Township Oxbridge CS_STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,297 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for municipal wastewater facilities in the US. It has a designed capacity of 605.66 units and a current discharge volume of 151.42 units, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The facility is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, reducing direct marine discharge risks. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Raritan River basin and then to Raritan Bay, part of the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Raritan River watershed, which flows into Raritan Bay and the larger New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. This estuary provides critical habitat for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The region is ecologically sensitive due to urban runoff and industrial history, making effective wastewater treatment essential for water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, United States, near Bridgewood Court in the Bridgepoint area.
The plant serves approximately 1,297 residents in the Montgomery Township area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Raritan River basin, ultimately reaching Raritan Bay and the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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